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Norman Powell is only Heat player to earn All-Star votes from initial fan returns

Nearly two weeks after voting for the 2026 NBA All-Star game launched, we found out which players have received the most by fans, with only one Miami Heat player cracking the top-20 in the East. No, it’s not three-time All-Star Bam Adebayo, or one-time All-Star Tyler Herro, who has missed 27 of the team’s 33 […] The post Norman Powell is only Heat player to earn All-Star votes from initial fan returns appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 20 days ago | 6 reads

Heat blitz Nuggets 147-123 to closeout 2025 with third straight win

The early season elite Miami Heat offense is showing signs of life once again, as Miami cruises to a 147-123 win over the Denver Nuggets at home. It was the seventh game this season of scoring 140+ points and second in a row. Their 84 second half points was also good for a new franchise […] The post Heat blitz Nuggets 147-123 to closeout 2025 with third straight win appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 21 days ago | 4 reads

Recap: Jokic injured in blowout loss to Miami

A game was played in Florida between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat, but the outcome of the game couldn’t matter less as… The post Recap: Jokic injured in blowout loss to Miami appeared first on Denver Stiffs .

From Denver Stiffs | 21 days ago | 0 reads

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic injures knee vs. Heat, questionable to return

Denver Nuggets three-time MVP Nikola Jokic suffered a knee injury Monday against the Miami Heat and is questionable to return, the team officially announced. Teammate Spencer Jones incidentally landed on Jokic’s left foot in the lane while defending Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr., causing the big man to hyperextend his knee. Jonas Valanciunas began the […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic injures knee vs. Heat, questionable to return appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 21 days ago | 3 reads

Bam Adebayo to officially return vs. Nuggets after brief two-game absence

After a brief two-game absence with a back injury, Miami Heat star big Bam Adebayo will return Monday night against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald first reported roughly an hour ahead of tip-off. Adebayo, 28, was upgraded to probable on Sunday when the injury report was officially disclosed. […] The post Bam Adebayo to officially return vs. Nuggets after brief two-game absence appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 21 days ago | 1 read

BetMGM Bonus Code BLEACHNEWS Gets $1,500 Offer for LAR at ATL, DEN at MIA and More

New bettors can get a $1,500 offer with the BetMGM bonus code for any game on Monday, including the Rams taking on the Falcons, the Nuggets battling the Heat, and more. Here is how to claim. BetMGM Bonus Code BLEACHNEWS New users need to register with the promo code BLEACHNEWS to secure a $1,500 offer. You will get your money back in bonus bets if your first bet loses. Use BetMGM bonus code BLEACHNEWS. 21+ to use the sportsbook. Have to be in a legal betting sta...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 21 days ago | 4 reads

GAME PREVIEW: Heat face difficult matchup at home versus Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets

In what has already been a daunting first-half season schedule for the Miami Heat, they will face yet another tough matchup as they host multi-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Dating back to the 2023 NBA Finals, the Nuggets have won nine of their last 10 games against the Heat. Miami […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat face difficult matchup at home versus Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 21 days ago | 4 reads

Bam Adebayo’s back injury flared up due to ‘overcompensation’

Regardless of his absence in the Miami Heat’s dominant 26-point win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, the Heat need Bam Adebayo to be healthy to get where they want to go. However, for the last stretch of games, he hasn’t been healthy. Adebayo’s missed each of the last two games with what’s been described […] The post Bam Adebayo’s back injury flared up due to ‘overcompensation’ appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 22 days ago | 0 reads

Looking at the Heat’s record-breaking second half vs. Pacers, by the numbers

To say the Miami Heat poured it on against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday was an understatement. Miami scored 140-plus points for the sixth time this season, securing a dominant 142-116 win for their first win streak in a month. Though it came behind a historic 83-point second half, their most after halftime in franchise […] The post Looking at the Heat’s record-breaking second half vs. Pacers, by the numbers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 22 days ago | 1 read

Record-setting second half fuels Heat’s 142-116 win over Pacers

A record-setting second half by the Miami Heat fueled their 142-116 win over the Indiana Pacers Saturday night inside Kaseya Center. Both teams were playing on the second night of a back-to-back, but it was only one team that looked like they had fresh legs throughout the 48 minutes. Miami outscored the Pacers 83-56 in […] The post Record-setting second half fuels Heat’s 142-116 win over Pacers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 23 days ago | 1 read

There is still no timetable for Tyler Herro’s return

Coming off the healthiest season, where he played in 77 of the team’s 82 games, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is on track to have his least healthy season as a pro. Herro missed the first 17 games recovering from offseason foot surgery that he underwent in December. He returned on Nov. 24, playing in […] The post There is still no timetable for Tyler Herro’s return appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 23 days ago | 0 reads

NBA GAMETHREAD: Indiana Pacers (6-25) @ Miami HEAT (16-15)

  This is our Heat-Pacers GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report Miami Heat: Indiana Pacers: Starting 5:   Indiana Pacers: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: *** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram here! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Indiana Pacers (6-25) @ Miami HEAT (16-15) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 23 days ago | 0 reads

Hanifan: Heat may have found perfect suitor for Andrew Wiggins out West

There have been a slew of injuries to star players throughout the NBA, including those on the Miami Heat. Tyler Herro is set to miss his 26th game of the season on Saturday, while Bam Adebayo is expected to miss his 8th. The list doesn’t end there: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, […] The post Hanifan: Heat may have found perfect suitor for Andrew Wiggins out West appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 23 days ago | 0 reads

How Pelle Larsson’s ‘intangibles’ fueled career night

Miami Heat guard returned for the Heat’s 15-point win over the Atlanta Hawks after a five-game absence with a high ankle sprain. However, it was quite difficult to notice he missed any time. Filling in for an injured Tyler Herro, Larsson stepped up yet again, making his 17th start of the season. He didn’t waste […] The post How Pelle Larsson’s ‘intangibles’ fueled career night appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 23 days ago | 0 reads

Pelle Larsson is developing into a valuable role player for the Heat this season

The Miami Heat were able to earn a much needed victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday evening, snapping a three-game losing streak.  There’s still plenty of work to be done to get things back to the Heat’s October and November winning ways. They remain just 2-8 over the last 10 games, and will be […] The post Pelle Larsson is developing into a valuable role player for the Heat this season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 23 days ago | 2 reads

Boston Celtics Daily Links 12/27/25

Herald Jaylen Brown, Celtics veterans lead Boston to blowout win over Pacers Globe Jaylen Brown scores 30 points and the Celtics make 20 3-pointers to beat the Pacers 140-122 Celtics star Jayson Tatum could look to Heat’s Dru Smith, who rehabbed successfully from Achilles injury Celtics practice patience, defeat Pacers on the road Celtics Green […]

From CelticsBlog | 23 days ago | 3 reads

Heat’s Kel’el Ware is embracing team’s tough love approach

Through 31 games, arguably no Miami Heat player has broken out more than 7-foot big man Kel’el Ware. The former No. 15 overall pick is averaging 12.4 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. He’s shooting 55.6 percent from the floor, including 47.6 percent from 3-point range and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. […] The post Heat’s Kel’el Ware is embracing team’s tough love approach appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 23 days ago | 0 reads

GAME PREVIEW: Heat return home to face beleaguered Pacers on second night of back-to-back

While it doesn’t look like it on the surface, the Miami Heat’s 15-point win over the Atlanta Hawks was a good win. Miami got back to its identity, without two of its players in Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, snapping a three-game skid. Though it will have a quick turnaround on Saturday night, the second […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat return home to face beleaguered Pacers on second night of back-to-back appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 23 days ago | 0 reads

Top Player Prop Bets for Heat vs. Pacers on December 27, 2025

Pascal Siakam and Kel’el Ware are among the players with prop bets available when the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat play at Kaseya Center on Saturday (beginning at 8 p.m. ET). How to Watch Heat vs. Pacers Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSSUN, FDSIN, and WPLG Live Stream: Fubo Location: Miami, Florida Venue: Kaseya Center NBA Props Today: Miami Heat Kel’el Ware Props PTS REB 10.5 (Over: -110) 10.5 (Over: -...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 23 days ago | 4 reads

Heat vs. Pacers Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Saturday, December 27, 2025

The Miami Heat (16-15) are 8.5-point favorites as they try to end a three-game home losing streak when they host the Indiana Pacers (6-25) on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Kaseya Center. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on FDSSUN, FDSIN, and WPLG. The matchup’s point total is 230.5. Our computer predictions for Saturday’s game can help you make an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Heat vs. Pacers Pick the Heat (-8.5) to Cover Against the spread, the Hea...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 23 days ago | 0 reads

The losing continues: Hawks fall to Heat, 126-111

The Atlanta Hawks were back at home a day after Christmas Day to face the Miami Heat. The Hawks were looking to get out of their current losing streak after dropping two games at home to the Chicago Bulls this week. The Heat are also in a rut of their own, and they came into […]

From Peachtree Hoops | 24 days ago | 0 reads

Heat earn 126-111 win against Hawks, snapping three-game skid

Behind a pair of strong performances from guard Pelle Larsson and Norman Powell, the Miami Heat snapped a three-game skid Friday evening with a 126-111 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Larsson, returning from a high ankle sprain after a four-game absence, filled the box score up with 21 points, six rebounds, five assists and one […] The post Heat earn 126-111 win against Hawks, snapping three-game skid appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 24 days ago | 0 reads

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (15-15) @ Atlanta Hawks (15-16)

Injury Report: Atlanta Hawks: Miami Heat:   Starting 5: Atlanta Hawks: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: *** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram here! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (15-15) @ Atlanta Hawks (15-16) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | 24 days ago | 0 reads